Helldivers 2 has been making a buzz in the gaming community for a while now. Arrowhead Studios catered this new co-op top-down shooter game for the gamers who are into satirical commentary. Due to its recent rise of fame the developers are rolling out a new update. The Escalation of Freedom Update aims to solidify the game’s position for one of the most critically aimed.
A New Level of Hell
To spice things up the most noticeable update was to add a new difficulty level for in the game. CR10: Super Helldive is a mode that portrays relentless gauntlet that will test your skills. You need proper precision, teamwork and iron will. The density of the enemies will increase significantly and of course their aggression will be dialed up to make your life hell. To make things worse you will also take more damage. This new update will mold seasoned helldiver players to better players.
The new level is all just about difficulty and suffering. It also introduces new enemy types with unique features and attack pattern. The developers added a Colossus, Shadow Stalker and Swarmer.
The Colossus: A Towering Threat
This behemoth of an enemy will bring all types of troubles and threats. It towers over the battlefield and it is capable of covering a huge area for damage. It might be slow but the impact of the damage is just soul crashing which makes it a formidable enemy.
You need to coordinate and focus on the weak points to defeat the Colossus. Aim for its legs and head to inflect the most optimized damage. Don’t forget that a single hit from the colossus can make your squad wipe away.
The Shadow Stalker: An Elusive Killer
The shadow stalker is an agile and elusive enemy that can of course teleport across the battlefield. It almost reminds me of the Stalker machine from Horizon Zero Dawn. As a result, it becomes hard to pin down the shadow stalker.
To defeat the shadow stalker, you need to master the art of being aware of your environment and quick reflexes. Coordinate with your team and communicate the enemy’s position.
The Swarmer: Overwhelming Numbers
You guessed it! The swarmers are tiny annoying insect like creatures that will be an obstacle and might overwhelm your gameplay. Their sheer number can be an annoyance and it can quickly drain your health.
To defeat these tiny fighters, you need to get area-of-effect weapon and abilities. You can use grenade or flamethrowers to fight against them.
CR10: Super Helldive – A Test of Valor
The enemy density is staggering and the battlefield is an entire maelstrom of bullets. Every corner has threat waiting for you and your squad. The immense pressure forces gamers to optimize their performance and move strategically.
The Super Helldive is more aggressive and quite deadly. You will get more damage and everything will just hit harder. So, you need to polish your attack, precision and timing they are the key to victory. The new enemy types will try their best to show you your place. However, if you can crack down their weakness then victory waits for you.
Of course, high risk will definitely give you high reward. You can expect to unlock powerful weapons, abilities, equipment and character customization. However, if you get wiped out you will also lose hefty tone of valuables.
Expanding the Battlefield
The new update also introduces a larger and more complex battlefield. The new outposts are bigger and it is more heavily defended so it requires high strategic approach. Moreover, there are new missions’ objectives such as defending a specific outpost or escorting out a cargo. These new challenges will keep the game alive and make it less monotone.
There is also super simple mission. These missions are characterized by high risk or high reward. You can extract a valuable sample while trying to save yourself from enemies. If you can complete these missions, you will get new special equipment and upgrades.
Conclusion
This is an amazing update and I think it is worth giving it a try. The fantastic update will add a significant depth to the game and it will make the game less monotone. The difficulty level will push the players to be better and create a determination to clear the missions. The update does not only expand game it also pushes Helldivers 2 to become an perfect example of top down co-op.